M5.40 Earthquake – 19 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia
15 August 2026, 22:52 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 19 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia on 15 August 2026, 22:52 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- 19 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia
- Date & time
- 15 August 2026, 22:52 UTC
- Coordinates
- 9.6571, 138.2240
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Felt reports
- 4 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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